#winter storm

A powerful and slow-moving kona low northwest of the islands will bring a prolonged period of hazardous weather to the state through the upcoming weekend. Expect periods of heavy rain, bringing the potential for flash flooding, strong kona winds, and strong to severe thunderstorms.

Maui County and the state have done studies on ways to respond to flooding and improve drainage in the areas, but some residents feel they’re not taking fast enough action.

In anticipation of the imminent threat of heavy rain and high winds, the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) has announced the relocation of all eight quarterfinal matches of the HHSAA Division I and II Girls Soccer State Championships to playing fields with artificial turf. This decision was made today to allow teams ample time to adjust their travel and logistical plans.

Due to worsening conditions Haleakalā National Park will close today at 10 a.m. The park will remain closed through noon on Friday when conditions are expected to improve.

Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is coordinating with other County of Maui departments, as well as state and non-governmental partners, to prepare for a strong winter storm that is approaching the state.

With heavy rains and strong winds expected this week, Hawaiian Electric is closely monitoring weather forecasts and urges customers to check their emergency preparations and prepare for the possibility of power outages.  According to the National Weather Service forecast, a potent winter low pressure system will develop west of the islands Wednesday night, pass by […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Big Island Summits, in effect from noon on Friday, May 10 to 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park has reopened. The Headquarters Visitor Center at 7,000 feet is open until 4:30 p.m. 

Maui Economic Opportunity offices in Wailuku, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi are open on Monday, Dec. 6, but Head Start preschools and the Kahi Kamali‘i Infant/Toddler Center are closed due to the severe weekend storm.

A weather disturbance near Hawaiʻi Island, and a threat of heavy rain throughout the state, has postponed planned work on the Mahalawa Bridge at Mile Marker Post 43 on Piʻilani Highway this weekend. The work is expected to be rescheduled in January of 2022.

The Big Island Summits are under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night with heavy snow possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service say heavy snow with accumulation in excess of six inches is possible for the Big Island Summits above 12,000 feet.

Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia on Maui’s north shore, is closed today due to heavy rain and flooding.

Haleakalā National Park remains closed due to snow and ice and will remain closed until conditions are safe for members the public.

Maui crews began damage assessments after a powerful winter storm brought snow, hurricane force winds and warning level surf to the Hawaiian Islands.

Heavy surf and high winds broke nine vessels away from their off-shore moorings on Maui and Molokaʻi. In Lahaina six boats ended up on rocks.

Maui Electric is asking affected customers in the Olinda and Pi‘iholo area as well as parts of Haiku along Kokomo Road and Kauihikoa Road to prepare for an extended outage with the possibility of an overnight outage.

Polipoli State Park on Maui is blanketed with snow. It could also be the lowest elevation snow ever recorded in the state.

High surf of up to 60 feet was being forecast for the north shores of Maui, attracting spectators and “triggering a multitude of illegal parking on the Hāna Hwy

All beach parks and numerous roads throughout Maui County are closed due to today’s severe winter storm.